Kalamezhuthu painting

Kalamezhuthu is a ritual art form found in Kerala. While it is thought of to be similar to other forms like Rangoli, Kolam etc. it is not entirely so. A form of temple art also done in sacred groves, Kalamezhuthu is normally done to worship goddesses ( Devi), serpents (Naga) and Lord Ayyappa (Sastha). Usually the ritual art is performed at the thresholds. The ritual ends with the erasing of the Kalam called Kalamazhkkal ( rubbing of the Kalam) and Nalikerameru ( breaking of coconut)…

Kalamezhuthu

From the article: "It is the combination of colours and the intricacy of design that strike the viewer. On Wednesday, the fifth day of the Vadakkupurathupattu festival, which is held once in 12 years at Vaikom Mahadeva temple, the artistes of the ritual drawing called kalamezhuthu had portrayed Goddess Bhadrakali with 16 hands. . .Drawn with colours obtained from nature, the artistes blend the available elemental colours to make the desired shades. The green from the leaves of the Mayflower…

Kalamezhuthu, the #ritual #art. The Kalam is drawn on the floor using powders of different #colors from #nature.

Philosophically, Kalamezhuthum Pattum depicts three states of existence, Srishti/Creation, Sthiti/Sustenance, and Samhar/Destruction.

Kalamezhuthu

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Kalamezhuthum pattum